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Can old men get a hernia from sex?

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Hernia: Any type of straining can increase the symptoms from a preexisting hernia. This type of activity is unlikely to cause a hernia but may unmask a small previously asymptomatic hernia.

Dr Conovalciuc and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/6/2021

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